Trip from Goshen, OH to Mansfield, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 7m

Distance

153.3 mi

247 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 55m ★

6 AM

3h 7m

8 AM

3h 30m

10 AM

3h 15m

12 PM

3h 13m

3 PM

3h 16m

5 PM

3h 29m

8 PM

3h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Goshen, OH

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Mansfield, OH

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Goshen to Mansfield, Ohio, expect a straightforward journey covering 153.3 miles. You should budget approximately 3 hours and 7 minutes of total drive time, making this a very manageable single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, it is an affordable way to traverse the heart of the Midwest. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, including I-71, US-22, and SR-132, keeping navigation simple for drivers who prefer efficient travel. Given the duration, you can easily complete this drive in one day without needing an overnight stay, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

76.7 miles from Goshen, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	121.5 mi	2h 13m
US 22	10 mi	14m
SR 132	6.7 mi	11m
SR 13	4.8 mi	7m
SR 380	3.5 mi	6m
SR 123	3 mi	5m
South Innerbelt	1.3 mi	1m
SR 28	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 121.5 mi, about 2h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, OH and Mansfield, OH.

Start on Mulberry Street

110 ft · 10 sec · Mulberry Street

Turn left onto Goshen Road

516 ft · 20 sec · Goshen Road

Turn left onto SR 28; SR 132

1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 28; SR 132

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto SR 132

6.7 mi · 11 min · SR 132

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto SR 123

3.0 mi · 5 min · SR 123

Turn right onto US 22; SR 3

10.0 mi · 14 min · US 22; SR 3

Turn left onto SR 380

3.5 mi · 6 min · SR 380

Turn left onto SR 73

0.2 mi · 20 sec · State Route 73

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 71 North: Columbus

Merge onto I 71

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 71

0.4 mi · 45 sec · I 71

Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 70; I 71

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Innerbelt

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 71

Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

60 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 169 Toward SR 13: Mansfield, Bellville

Turn left onto SR 13

4.8 mi · 7 min · SR 13

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto US 42; SR 13

417 ft · 17 sec · East 1st Street

Turn left onto SR 13

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Diamond Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto SR 430

381 ft · 21 sec · Park Avenue East

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto South Main Street

60 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Since the route is relatively short, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best suits your personal routine. With only one recommended stop planned for the 153.3-mile trip, you can easily handle the drive in a single push if you are well-rested. Keep in mind that the vast majority of your time is spent on I-71, so monitor your fuel levels before merging onto the interstate to avoid unnecessary detours. Because this is a highway-heavy route, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours on the major interstates to ensure you maintain that 3-hour and 7-minute pace. Staying flexible with your single planned stop will help you manage fatigue effectively across the longest 121.5-mile segment.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 76.7 miles from Goshen, OH, or about 1h 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 34 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 76.7 miles or 1h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mansfield, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Goshen, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Goshen, OH

This is one driving day of about 153.3 miles and 3h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Goshen, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 121.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grove City, OH

77 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Jamestown, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grove City, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.7 miles from Goshen, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.6

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Dragon Land Chinese Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Worthington, Ohio

0.8 mi

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 87.6

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

1 mi

Java Central Café and Roaster

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Westerville, Ohio

2.8 mi

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Dragon Land Chinese Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.6

Worthington, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16148479991

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 87.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16148675008

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Java Central Café and Roaster

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.6

Westerville, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+16148390698

Visit website

Transcend Coffee + Roastery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 76.7

Grove City, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16149910911

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 87.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 87.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

Millstone Creek Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 98.6

Westerville, Ohio

+16149016500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 24.7 and 153.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

24.7 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the ramp toward I 71 North: Columbus

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 71 North: Columbus

85.5 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | I 71

Take the exit onto I 71 toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeli...

87.2 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland

153.1 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in | SR 13 / South Diamond Street

Turn left onto SR 13 / South Diamond Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

153.3 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in | SR 430 / Park Avenue East

Turn left onto SR 430 / Park Avenue East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.79 one way

$47.58 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$26.41	$52.81
premium	$4.91	$29.63	$59.26
diesel	$5.61	$33.85	$67.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46	$16.10	$7.36
Efficient EV	38.3	$13.41	$6.13
EV Truck/SUV	61.3	$21.46	$9.81

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Goshen, OH

Late night in Goshen on Sunday

Local time

12:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Partly Cloudy

E 6 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Destination

Mansfield, OH

Late night in Mansfield on Sunday

Local time

12:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 7 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 7m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 98% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads. You will settle into a long, consistent rhythm once you merge onto I-71, which accounts for a 121.5-mile stretch of your journey. Because the majority of the drive is spent on these main arteries, the experience is less about technical maneuvering and more about steady, high-speed cruising. While the start and end points involve local roads like SR-132 and US-22, the transition to the interstate is quick. Prepare for a predictable, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 121.5 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 22. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 153.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 24.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 85.5 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.2 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Goshen, OH to Mansfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wheeling along the way.

Wheeling

85.5 mi in | ~1h 47m | via I 71

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 153.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 121.5 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mansfield, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Mansfield, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

4th & State

Bottoms Up Coffee

4th & State

Dragon Land Chinese Restaurant

Haveli Bistro

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Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

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Star Kitchen Cafe

Bottoms Up Coffee

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

Java Central Café and Roaster

Transcend Coffee + Roastery

Moonbird Coffee Co.

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

Millstone Creek Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Goshen, OH

Mansfield, OH

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 7m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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